- Carlos is fifteenth in the first practice session for his home Grand Prix. His fastest lap, 1:21.053.
- The team focused on a first evaluation of the aerodynamics of the car and the search for its optimum balance for this circuit.
- The driver of Renault Sport Formula One Team completes 10 laps on medium tyres, 18 on supersofts.
- The track is much quicker than in 2017 thanks to the new asphalt and the softer tyres.
